High Blood Pressure - The Cure page

[Simon]

Apparently a simple operation will now cure hypertension for thousands who can't reduce it via lifestyle changes or drugs.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/he...thousands.html

Why do I think invasive surgery cutting the nerves from the brain to the kidney is not a good idea?

[Hilary]

Why do I think invasive surgery cutting the nerves from the brain to the kidney is not a good idea?

I can't imagine.

The instinct for 'heroic medicine' is alive and well, isn't it? Look, none of the drugs work, quick, pass the scalpel.

First time I met my doctor as a student, I mentioned that I got cold feet and chilblains. At once, he started talking excitedly about surgery for Raynaud's that involves severing nerves. Time to smile calmly and back out of the room...

[Shrinking_Violet]

I read the thread title and thought "I've got every album The Cure has released to date, but I don't recall that track..."

I'll go back to sleep...

[Lojasmo]

Probably fine, but stenting of the renal artery is probably indicated.

[cillakat]

The instinct for 'heroic medicine' is alive and well, isn't it? Look, none of the drugs work, quick, pass the scalpel.

But really, thank goodness for that. Seriously.